Democrats — and Elon Musk — continue to dominate midterm campaign fundraising
Democratic candidates are on offense with fundraising, and Republican super PACs continue to play defense heading into the final weeks of the midterm.
NPR reports: Democratic candidates are on offense with fundraising, and Republican super PACs continue to play defense heading into the final weeks of the midterm.
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